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Label switching in fibre channel networks

US8462790B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2009
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are provided for label switched routing in fiber channel networks. Techniques are provided for implementing label switching based on particular characteristics of fiber channel networks. By using label switching, mechanisms such as traffic engineering, security, and tunneling through networks that do not support fiber channel frames can be implemented.

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